Yes, Virginia, it is worth eighteen bucks to go to The Guggenheim once in a while. I tried getting a discount with my NYC Tourguides License (it’s worked at other museums) but, alas, not here. Still, I can’t complain. Starting with kickass ikons of the 13th Century (one or two by Tarkovsky subject Andrei Rublev and winding up with post-CCCP three dimensional work which seem to have a healthy blend of irony and nostalgia. Along the way are black squares from Malevich, swirls of color from Kandinsky and lots and lots of bearded portraits. You never saw so many bearded men in one place before. These princes and dukes and Tsars and other nobles are all so very kick-ass, especially in the context of the Guggenheim rotunda. The show is closing soon (Jan 11) so do make an effort to go.
